Project Briefs
For a quick glance at our work, check out our one-page briefs on our projects and reports.
EDA University Projects Heading link
Chicago Region’s Clean Energy Economy: Studying Changes Since 2011 explores the growth, strengths, and weaknesses of the 82 industries that make up the growing clean energy economy.
Digital Skills in the Green Economy in the Chicago Region explores digital skills required for the Green Economy workforce.
Food for Thought: Food Ecosystem in the Chicago Region tracks employment, establishment, and annual wage changes between 2010 to 2020 and highlights the weaknesses in the regions food supply chain in the wake of COVID-19.
Green Economy Firms in the Chicago Region explores Green Economy firms, as well as their associated sales and employees in 15 different clusters.
Green Economy Occupations in the Chicago Region summarizes information on technologies, certifications, economic data, and the main tasks associated with the job for 264 Green Economy occupations in the Chicago Region.
The Landscape of Green Infrastructure in the Chicago Region takes a comprehensive look at green infrastructure and its surrounding economy.
City of Chicago Point in Time (PIT) Count of People Experiencing Homelessness Heading link
City of Chicago Point in Time (PIT) Count of People Experiencing Homelessness counts and surveys unsheltered and sheltered homeless persons in Chicago produces a picture of the City’s homelessness at a moment in time.
Illinois Defense Manufacturing Consortium (ILDMC) Heading link
Casting, Forging, and Related Sectors – Characteristics and Company Profiles – surveys establishments in nine sectors related to casting, forging, and battery storage, and provides detailed information to assist outreach efforts.